Vegetable Rice Mix - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups instant rice (Minute)
1 (1 1/2 ounce) package vegetable soup mix (Lipton or Knorr)
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
2 tablespoons dried celery flakes
2 tablespoons dried sweet red peppers or 2 tablespoons green peppers
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS
1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine

Preparation

In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients.
;mix well.
Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 1 year.
TO PREPARE RICE: In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and 1 cup rice mix.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until water is absorbed.